Rev Volney Morgan

Meet Volney Morgan: the acclaimed Singer, Songwriter, Vocal Producer, and Artist who has won multiple awards including a MOBO, 3 Premier Gospel awards, and a UK Entertainment Award. His high energy, passion, and innovative nature have made him one of the UK’s trailblazers in the music industry.

At the young age of 16, Volney was inspired by Bishop John Francis & Clive Brown, and he startedthe UK gospel group Volney Morgan & New-Ye, which is known for their chart-topping hits such as Amazing God, Baba Ose, Super Best Friend, After All, I Will Not Fail, and the most recent single, I Still Believe. The success of their latest single even led to the group performing in front of Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook!

Volney Morgan is a true artist who has released two albums with New-Ye, FOCUS and FOCUS Deluxe, both of which topped the UK iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart. His captivating live performances with his group, coupled with his eclectic sound, have been seen all over the world, including the BBC Proms, where they shared the stage with Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child and other legendary UK gospel choirs.

Volney Morgan and his group have had the opportunity to travel across the USA, Canada, and Europe. During their travels, they have shared the stage with many well-known artists, including Kirk Franklin, Stormzy, Tye Tribbett, Cece Winans, and Travis Greene, among others. They have also provided background vocals for Wretch 32 and Matt Redman. In addition to performing, they have worked with various organizations and events, such as Universal Studios, Big Church Festival, The Sister Act Live Theatre Show, and the BBC.

Aside from his musical accomplishments, Volney is also a gifted teacher and vocal coach. He has facilitated numerous vocal and choir workshops throughout the UK and Europe, working with choirs of varying sizes. Those who have experienced his workshops can attest to his unique ability to push vocalists out of their comfort zones to reach their full potential. He is adept at working with choirs of different sizes to shape their sound and provide vocal techniques that effectively convey the story behind a song while still making the experience enjoyable. This was demonstrated when he was invited to lead a 3000+ voice choir at Gospelkirchentag in Germany, showing his proficiency in leading a large group of singers.

Volney Morgan has performed as both a soloist and workshop choir director on several stages including Lego Playday Festival (Denmark), 7xgospel festival (Poland), GCGC (Ireland), Flekkefjord Soul Children (Norway), and GYG (Kent). While performing with his long time friend Solomon Facey, he caught the attention of Hans Christian and was invited to teach at the International School of Gospel Music in Denmark, where he has been a resident teacher for the past five years.

Following in the footsteps of his mentor & friend Donald Lawrence, Volney strives to create timeless music that touches people’s hearts. He is not only a successful musician but also a great leader and speaker. Volney, along with his wife Angel, founded Alive City Church UK in London in 2019, which has experienced considerable growth despite the recent pandemic, growing from just 10 to nearly 100 people. Overall, Volney Morgan’s talents and achievements make him a true force to be reckoned with in the music industry, and his dedication to teaching and leadership serve as an inspiration to all.